Taylor Fritz’s Japan Open record compared to Pete Sampras’ heading into the 2026 event

Taylor Fritz is set to begin his Japan Open tennis campaign on Thursday, October 1, 2026, having been handed a difficult draw. The article compares Fritz's record at the Japan Open to that of tennis legend Pete Sampras heading into the 2026 edition of the tournament. Fritz, a former US Open finalist, is among the featured competitors at the event.